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Andreas RIESS

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John Dilworth

RIESS, Andreas Born 1720, died 1777 Bamberg Germany. Son and pupil of Joseph Riess, below. Musician and organ builder. Appointed luthier to the court of Bavaria 1750. Violins on Stainer model. High arched, well finished work with good golden-brown varnish.

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